Which of the following magnetic/geometric descriptions is most likely for the [ZnCl₄]^2- ion? A) diamagnetic/octahedral B) paramagnetic/tetrahedral C) paramagnetic/square planar D) diamagnetic/tetrahedral E) diamagnetic/square planar

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The ion has a Zn2+ center, which has a d10 electron configuration, making it diamagnetic. The ion also has four ligands (Cl, S, B14, and B0), which suggest a tetrahedral geometry. Therefore, the best choice is D, diamagnetic/tetrahedral.

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